Speech and Feeding Therapy

Speech and Feeding Therapy Speech and Feeding Therapy provides outpatient speech, feeding, physical and occupational therapy.
(1)

✨ Here 👇 comment “MORE” for guidance and support you can start using today ✨The first three months of life are full of c...
02/04/2026

✨ Here 👇 comment “MORE” for guidance and support you can start using today ✨

The first three months of life are full of changes — but some feeding struggles are more than just a phase.

Parents are often told “wait and see,” but certain signs are important to notice early.

👶 Frequent coughing or choking, very long feeds, constant clicking or leaking, extreme tension, poor weight gain, or a tongue that rests low in the mouth are all clues that feeding may need extra support.

These red flags don’t mean anything is “wrong” with your baby — they simply mean their little system needs a bit more help to organize and feel successful.

💛 The earlier we recognize the signs, the sooner we can build stronger, calmer, more confident feeds.

You don’t have to figure it out alone.

✨ Here 👇 comment “MORE” to get The Feeding Connections Collection and learn exactly how to support your baby from the very beginning ✨

02/03/2026

✨ Here 👇 comment “ME” for The Feeding Connections Collection ✨

In feeding therapy, we always start with foundations first.

Before we worry about ounces, schedules, or milestones, we look at the basics — posture, tension, tongue movement, pacing, and coordination.

If those pieces aren’t supported, feeding will always feel harder than it needs to be.

👶 Real progress happens when we build skills from the ground up. Strong foundations lead to calmer feeds, better organization, and more confident parents.

It’s not about rushing the process.
It’s about setting baby up for long-term success.

💛 When the foundation is solid, everything else gets easier.

✨ Here 👇 comment “ME” to get The Feeding Connections Collection and learn step-by-step how to support your baby from the very beginning ✨

Happy Birthday to our amazing tech, Sam! 🎉Thank you for your kindness, hard work, and the heart you bring to every child...
02/02/2026

Happy Birthday to our amazing tech, Sam!
🎉Thank you for your kindness, hard work, and the heart you bring to every child and family you support. We are so grateful for all you do to keep our days running smoothly and our little ones smiling. Wishing you the best day—you deserve to be celebrated! 💗

I’m excited to share my first podcast! Thanks for inviting me!
02/02/2026

I’m excited to share my first podcast! Thanks for inviting me!

02/02/2026

✨ Here 👇 comment “TONGUE” to get our Oral Motor Guide ✨

One thing I always look at first?
A baby’s mouth at rest.

When the mouth is relaxed and not feeding, we want to see the tongue resting up on the palate — not flat, low, or pushing forward.

👶 Tongue elevation at rest supports proper oral motor development, jaw stability, airway support, and efficient feeding patterns. It’s a foundational skill that impacts bottle feeds, breastfeeding, and later transitions to solids.

If the tongue is consistently low at rest, it can be a sign that the mouth is working harder than it should.

💛 The good news? These patterns can be supported early with the right guidance and exercises.

✨ Here 👇 comment “TONGUE” to get our Oral Motor Guide and learn what to look for — and how to support it ✨

✨ Here 👇 comment “SIDE” to get guided support, through my online guides, for calmer, more organized feeds ✨Side-lying is...
01/30/2026

✨ Here 👇 comment “SIDE” to get guided support, through my online guides, for calmer, more organized feeds ✨

Side-lying is one of my most recommended feeding positions in therapy — and for good reason!

When a baby struggles with bottle coordination, fast flow, or stress during feeds, positioning matters more than most parents realize.

👶 Side-lying allows the infant to regulate milk flow, pace more safely, and activate the correct oral motor patterns. It reduces airway overwhelm, supports jaw and tongue coordination, and helps the nervous system stay more organized during feeding.

A more organized body leads to
a more organized feed!!

💛 And when feeds feel calmer for baby, they feel calmer for parents too.

✨ Here 👇 comment “SIDE” if you want step-by-step guidance that supports confident, regulated feeding from the start ✨

01/29/2026

✨ Here 👇 comment “ME” to get The Feeding Connections Collection — the same tools that help you stop guessing and start seeing real feeding progress! ✨

This was baby’s second time taking a bottle.
Not perfect. Still work to do.
But a HUGE step forward.

When bottle feeding has been difficult, parents often feel stuck — trying different ni***es, positions, pacing… and still feeling unsure if it’s actually helping.

👶 But once we support what the baby’s mouth and body truly need, things start to change. With the right strategies, baby can feed with less stress, better coordination, and more ease — and mom can finally breathe.

💛 This bottle wasn’t just about intake.
It was about peace of mind.
And that matters.

✨ Here 👇 comment “ME” if you want The Feeding Connections Collection and step-by-step guidance to support calmer, more confident feeds.
Use code for a discount at checkout ❄️

01/28/2026

✨Here 👇 comment “BOTTLE” to get The Feeding Connections Collection and use code for a discount at checkout!✨

This is the progress we love to see!
Less clicking, less air intake during bottle feeds, and a much calmer, happier baby overall. Feeding no longer feels rushed or stressful — it feels smoother, more coordinated, and more comfortable for everyone involved.

👶 By following the steps inside The Feeding Connections Collection, this family was able to make simple but meaningful changes that supported better oral motor function, improved suction, and more efficient feeds. When the mouth and body are supported correctly, babies don’t have to work so hard to eat.

💛 That calm, content baby afterward? That’s what happens when feeding finally clicks.

✨Here 👇 comment “BOTTLE” to grab The Feeding Connections Collection and don’t forget to use code at checkout to save!✨

01/27/2026

✨Here 👇 comment “ME” to get The Feeding Connections Collection and take advantage of our special discount at checkout!✨

❄️ Snow days, slow days, or extra time at home are the perfect opportunity to learn tools that can make feeding feel easier and less stressful. The Feeding Connections Collection was created to support parents through every stage of feeding — from oral motor skills and body stretches to bottle feeding, positioning, and early feeding development.

👶 This collection brings everything together in one place, with easy-to-follow handouts and videos led by a licensed speech-language pathologist with years of infant feeding therapy experience. Parents love having clear guidance they can actually use in real life.

💛 Right now, you can save at checkout by using code — a little extra support during this season when routines feel different and questions pop up more often.

✨Here 👇 comment “ME” to grab The Feeding Connections Collection and use code before the offer melts away!✨

✨Here 👇 comment “MORE” to get the link to our Oral Motor Guide and learn how to support your baby’s mouth and feeding sk...
01/27/2026

✨Here 👇 comment “MORE” to get the link to our Oral Motor Guide and learn how to support your baby’s mouth and feeding skills with confidence!✨

Seeing your baby with an open mouth posture can feel confusing — sometimes it’s completely normal, and sometimes it’s an important clue. When the mouth rests open and the tongue stays low, it can affect how efficiently a baby feeds, breathes, and uses their oral muscles.

👶 The mouth is designed to rest closed with the tongue up. When that pattern isn’t happening consistently, babies may work harder during feeds, fatigue faster, or rely on compensations to get through a bottle or breastfeed.

💛 Our Oral Motor Guide teaches parents what to look for, why it matters, and how to gently support better tongue position, lip closure, and oral motor coordination using simple, therapist-approved techniques you can do at home.

✨Here 👇 comment “MORE” if you want the tools that help feeding feel easier, calmer, and more comfortable for your baby — and help you understand what your baby’s mouth is telling you!✨

01/26/2026

You may need to provide kids with ADHD-like symptoms with…

Modifications in the classroom can help make learning less frustrating and overwhelming for both you and the child.

No matter if you are a teacher or a parent who has a child in need of some adjustments to support their individual learning needs, we have some suggestions.

Some of these may seem simple, but can make all the difference in the child’s successes throughout the year.

Children with ADHD or ADHD-like symptoms, may need adjustments when it comes to:

🤷Focusing on tasks and instructions given in the classroom
​​🤷Limiting distractions in the classroom
🤷Providing breaks or ways to move to calm the body
🤷Additional attention or check-ins from teachers

There are many modifications that can be made for the child based on their individual needs. Teachers, parents and therapists can work together to find out the best way the child can learn.

For a general idea, grab this free download of modifications by grabbing the link below or clicking it in our profile.

🔗https://ilslearningcorner.com/2016-12-classroom-modifications-help-students-fidgeting-attention-focus/?utm_source=Google%20Ads&utm_medium=Test2&utm_campaign=Test3

01/26/2026

We are happy to see our buddies tomorrow! Both locations will be open! 🤩🤩

Address

507 St. Mary Street Suite A
Thibodaux, LA
70301

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 6pm
Tuesday 8am - 6pm
Wednesday 8am - 6pm
Thursday 8am - 6pm
Friday 8am - 12pm

Telephone

+19853871919

Website

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Speech and Feeding Therapy posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Contact The Practice

Send a message to Speech and Feeding Therapy:

Shortcuts

Share

Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on LinkedIn
Share on Pinterest Share on Reddit Share via Email
Share on WhatsApp Share on Instagram Share on Telegram

Category